kittyglitther t1_j9iyt09 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 8:31 AM

Reply to comment by gordonv in More than 6 in 10 New Jerseyans describe themselves as pro-choice on the issue of abortion, a number that has increased over the past decade. Monmouth University Poll finds that three-fourths of state residents support maintaining legal access to abortion, either with or without some limitations by rollotomasi07071

100%, and it drives me crazy when people pretend abortion isn't an economic issue. It both influences it and is influenced by it.

gordonv t1_j9k6tkt wrote on February 22, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Agreed. There are people who think it's crazy to start saving up to have a child years before having a child or even having a partner. There is this dangerously naïve belief that our economy and society are OK right now for raising kids.

Maybe it's not apparent for people who grew up with plenty. Or those who can afford it. But for us that grew up without, it was painfully clear that life is hard without proper financial support.